What is Magisterial District Court?
Magisterial District Court covers a wide variety of matters, including:
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​All Traffic Violations
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Minor Criminal Cases
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Setting Bail
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Preliminary Criminal Hearings - Misdemeanors & Felonies​
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Small Claims and Landlord-Tenant Matters up to $12,000​​
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Emergency and Temporary Protection From Abuse Orders
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Performing Marriages
Magisterial District Court 15-2-03
Chester County Government Services Center
601 Westtown Rd.
West Chester, PA 19382
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Magisterial District Court is the first level of court in Pennsylvania. Most people will experience the court system in district court. District judges are elected to a term of 6 years. Although district judges are elected, the role of district judge is non-political. As with any judge, district judges are required and expected to make decisions based on the law and facts, devoid of all bias or political influence.
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District judges oversee a wide variety of matters and interact with a diverse cross-section of the community. District judges must have the right temperament to adequately and properly serve the law and community. Electing a district judge with a well-rounded background and real-world experience is critical to fulfilling the needs and expectations of the community.
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One judge serves our District. It's critical to elect the right person who will be dedicated to serving.
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